A Mercury dime is made out of 90 percent silver. As of 2022, that was worth about $1.76. While defacing currency is illegal, it is legal to melt down silver or gold coins for their value.
we had a 1908 St. Gaudens $20 Gold Double Eagle that sold for $2,520,” said Chiaravallotti. Find Out: These 11 Rare Coins Sold for Over $1 Million The 1916-D Mercury dime is a low mintage coin ...